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What comes to mind when you hear about worshiping God? Below is a summary of worship.
Essence of worship--We must view worship from at least two sides--adoration and service. Worship denotes the worthiness of a being to receive special honor. In this sense worship might be defined as pure adoration, the redeemed person contemplating and praising God in His holy perfection. Biblical vocabulary shows that one aspect of worship is to prostrate oneself on the ground before God to adore and show reverence for Him.
The other biblical concept in worship is that of service. Biblical vocabulary describes worshipers as slaves or hired servants. A New Teatament word (Greek latreuo) is partucularly instructive. It is frequently translated "to serve" (Matthew 4:10). It also frequently is translated "to worship" (Philipeans 3:3). Many times it is difficult to determine whether the word "serve" or the word "worship" is more appropriate (Acts 24:14, 2 Timothy 1:3, Revelation 22:3).
Reverential adoration and committed service are both prominent expressions of the biblical concept of worship. True worship involves a willingness to serve, and genuine service to God must be accompanied by a sense of reverence and adoration. Isaiah 6 beautifully combines the concepts. Isaiah was first brought to a recognition of the holiness of God and of his own sinfulness. Then (and only then) God challenged him to go out for the Lord in service.
Warnings about false worship--Worship, of course, can be perverted. Both the Old Testament and the New Testament give numerous instances of worship being directed toward false gods. Satan tempted Jesus to worship him (Matthew 4:9). The false prophet eventually will coerce the people of the earth to worship the image of the beast (Revelation 13:3-4). Godly people always refuse to be worshiped when it is offered to them (Acts 10:25-26; 14:11-14). The elect angels likewise refuse to be worshiped (Revelation 22:8-9).
Components of worship--Jesus said, however, that God seeks such worship (John 4:24). The Second Commandment is abundantly clear that such worship is to be offered to no one else (Exodus 20:4-6). Worship in Scripture may be individual (Genesis 24:26-27; Exodus 33:9-34:8) or corporate (1 Chronicles 29:20; Psalm 42:4). The Old Testament emphasizes public worship at the tabernacle and Temple. The New Testament is clear that worship is to be an integral part of the individual Christian's life and is also to characterize the assembly meetings of the local church (1 Corinthians 14:25-26).
Basically, worship always is pictured as human response to God's revelation of Himself. Thus Bible reading, study, and proclamation are integral parts of worship. A worshiping Christian will listen to God's revelation and commit to obey it as an integral part of the worship of God Himself. Prayer, music, confession, and adoration are actions of worship.
Certain attitudes mark true worship. These include reverence, humility, faithful submission and obedience, thanksgiving, and rejoicing. Events in the life of the church or the major events of the church calendar may set the basic attitude and theme of a particular service of worship.
Worship generally is pictured as a corporate experience with a professional worship leader in a building constructed for and dedicated to worship. Two New Testament doctrines--the priesthood of the believer and the believer as the temple of God--point to an equally important aspect of worship. Individual devotion to God finds expression in personal, individual worship. Such individual worship is the foundation for corporate worship. Both corporately and individually believers find their own highest purpose in serving and adoring God.
Essence of worship--We must view worship from at least two sides--adoration and service. Worship denotes the worthiness of a being to receive special honor. In this sense worship might be defined as pure adoration, the redeemed person contemplating and praising God in His holy perfection. Biblical vocabulary shows that one aspect of worship is to prostrate oneself on the ground before God to adore and show reverence for Him.
The other biblical concept in worship is that of service. Biblical vocabulary describes worshipers as slaves or hired servants. A New Teatament word (Greek latreuo) is partucularly instructive. It is frequently translated "to serve" (Matthew 4:10). It also frequently is translated "to worship" (Philipeans 3:3). Many times it is difficult to determine whether the word "serve" or the word "worship" is more appropriate (Acts 24:14, 2 Timothy 1:3, Revelation 22:3).
Reverential adoration and committed service are both prominent expressions of the biblical concept of worship. True worship involves a willingness to serve, and genuine service to God must be accompanied by a sense of reverence and adoration. Isaiah 6 beautifully combines the concepts. Isaiah was first brought to a recognition of the holiness of God and of his own sinfulness. Then (and only then) God challenged him to go out for the Lord in service.
Warnings about false worship--Worship, of course, can be perverted. Both the Old Testament and the New Testament give numerous instances of worship being directed toward false gods. Satan tempted Jesus to worship him (Matthew 4:9). The false prophet eventually will coerce the people of the earth to worship the image of the beast (Revelation 13:3-4). Godly people always refuse to be worshiped when it is offered to them (Acts 10:25-26; 14:11-14). The elect angels likewise refuse to be worshiped (Revelation 22:8-9).
Components of worship--Jesus said, however, that God seeks such worship (John 4:24). The Second Commandment is abundantly clear that such worship is to be offered to no one else (Exodus 20:4-6). Worship in Scripture may be individual (Genesis 24:26-27; Exodus 33:9-34:8) or corporate (1 Chronicles 29:20; Psalm 42:4). The Old Testament emphasizes public worship at the tabernacle and Temple. The New Testament is clear that worship is to be an integral part of the individual Christian's life and is also to characterize the assembly meetings of the local church (1 Corinthians 14:25-26).
Basically, worship always is pictured as human response to God's revelation of Himself. Thus Bible reading, study, and proclamation are integral parts of worship. A worshiping Christian will listen to God's revelation and commit to obey it as an integral part of the worship of God Himself. Prayer, music, confession, and adoration are actions of worship.
Certain attitudes mark true worship. These include reverence, humility, faithful submission and obedience, thanksgiving, and rejoicing. Events in the life of the church or the major events of the church calendar may set the basic attitude and theme of a particular service of worship.
Worship generally is pictured as a corporate experience with a professional worship leader in a building constructed for and dedicated to worship. Two New Testament doctrines--the priesthood of the believer and the believer as the temple of God--point to an equally important aspect of worship. Individual devotion to God finds expression in personal, individual worship. Such individual worship is the foundation for corporate worship. Both corporately and individually believers find their own highest purpose in serving and adoring God.
I feel that Worship is sheer obedience and reverence to God's Words, Commandments, and Laws.
True worship lies within the heart. God see's us from our hearts. He knows when someone is sincere or fake. I feel that we all Worship the Lord in different manners. I don't think there is one better than the other.
Worship is a very personal relationship.
It doesn't necessarily matter how you worship but it does matter who you worship, why you worship, and how sincere your worship is.
I think the greatest form of worship is through our actions, the way we treat others and our love and obedience to God.
Great Post.
God Bless with Grace,
Niecy.